Kate Hartwig LL.B, MBA, FSAE (Life Member), CSA (Cert)
Education Summary
| 1984 | Bachelor of Laws | University of Adealide |
| 2005 | Master of Business Administration | University of New England |
| 2013 | Certificate in Governance for Not-for-Profits | Chartered Secretaries Australia |
| 2013 | Certificate IV in Training and Assessment |
Career Summary
| 2012 - | Consultant |
| 2008 - 2011 | Chief Executive Officer, Cystic Fibrosis SA |
| 2006 - 2007 | Executive Director, AIDS Council of South Australia Inc. |
| 2001 - 2004 | Chief Executive Officer, Retirement Village Association Ltd |
| 2000 - 2001 | Director, Product Development , Software Engineering Australia (National) Ltd |
| 1999 - 2000 | Executive Director, Software Engineering Australia (Victoria) |
| 1994 - 1998 | Executive Director, Australian Video Retailers Association Ltd |
| 1991 - 1994 | Executive Director, Royal Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) |
| 1987 - 1990 | Chief Executive Officer, Swimming Pool & Spa Association Ltd |
| 1985 - 1987 | Associations Executive Officer, South Australian Employers’ Federation |
Professional Affiliations
| 2013 - | Secretary/Public Officer, ZoosSA (Royal Zoological Society of South Australia) |
| 2013 - 2018 | Certified Member, Chartered Secretaries Australia |
| 2013 - | Awarded Life Membership of the Australasian Society of Association Executives |
| 2007 - 2010 | Director, AIDS Trust of Australia |
| 2004 - 2006 | SA Chapter Chairman, Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) |
| 1998 - 2000 | National President, Australasian Society of Association Executives |
| 2000 - | Awarded Fellowship of the Australasian Society of Association Executives |
| 1996 - 1998 | President, Australian Society of Association Executives (NSW) |
| 1992 - 2015 | Community Member, Disciplinary Committee, Institute of Chartered Accountants |
Summary of Key Competencies:
- Extensive experience working cooperatively with Boards, committees, members and volunteers
- Innovative and creative thinker
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Expertise in both strategic and operational planning
- Expertise in developing and implementing good governance practices
- Experience in policy development and implementation
- Experience in community engagement and stakeholder management
- Sound understanding of financial and risk management
- Strong marketing skills
- Experience in developing corporate partnerships and securing sponsorship for programs and initiatives
- Highly developed people skills with the ability to manage both ‘up’ and ‘down’ with members, volunteers and staff
- Expertise in association/business structures and change management
- Sound lobbying and public relation skills and experience dealing with the media
- Experience in fundraising and the development of income generating programs